10+ Best Birthday Party Places & Resources

Posted: April 16, 2025

Planning a Chicago Kids' Birthday Party? Your Ultimate Resource Guide Starts Here! The ChicagoKids.com Party Guide is your go-to source for finding the best birthday party places for kids in the Chicago area. Explore our curated list of top locations and access a wealth of resources, including party entertainers, balloon artists, delicious treat providers, rental companies, and all the party supplies you need for a memorable celebration.

Here are some of the best birthday party options to consider for your next party!


Featured Party Resources 

Cooking Birthday Party Fun at Junior Chefs Kitchen

2448 N Lincoln Ave Suite 2, Chicago
Host an Unforgettable Birthday Party at Junior Chefs Kitchen! Make your child's birthday extra special with a hands-on, fun-filled cooking party at Junior Chefs Kitchen! Kids will mix, measure, and create delicious dishes in a lively, interactive environment. Our parties include a guided cooking experience, all ingredients and supplies, plus time for celebrating! * Choose from a variety of kid-friendly recipes * Fun for all skill levels * Take-home creations. Perfect for ages 3+, our parties are stress-free for parents-we handle setup, instruction, and cleanup! Located in Lincoln Park, with a second location in West Loop coming soon! Book your one-of-a-kind birthday experience today! Limited availability-reserve now!
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Action-Packed Birthday Parties with Superhero, Ninja & Nerf Training Fun!

POW! GYM Chicago, 310 S. Racine Avenue, Chicago (free parking)
Looking for an active Birthday Party? 2-hour, high-energy celebrations filled with movement, laughter, and fun! Each party is an active, structured, and instructor-led event where kids participate in mini-versions of POW!'s most popular classes. From superhero and ninja training to Nerf skill challenges, sports performance drills, and exciting active games-every party is packed with age-appropriate activities designed to keep kids engaged. Our experienced coaches lead the fun while you relax. Parties are private to your group and hosted in our spacious West Loop gym facility. We assist with setup and do all the cleanup. Ideal for kids ages 4-10, POW! birthday parties are an unforgettable way to celebrate your child's big day!
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Celebrate at DuPage Children's Museum

301 N Washington St, Naperville
Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more… Every party is an adventure! Imagine a memorable, stress-free party where both kids and adults have a blast celebrating and playing together. That's what you get when you host a party at DuPage Children's Museum. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, build with real tools in the Construction House, put on capes and "fly" through AWEsome Air, and create something unique in The Studio. The possibilities are endless. Party packages include UNLIMITED playtime in the Museum and reserved time in a private party room, with other options to customize your special day. Looking for something bigger? Rent the whole Museum to host a private event for an exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience.
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Foam Party All Stars Brings the Foam Party to You!

Serving the Chicagoland area
Looking for a party that's truly unforgettable? Foam Party All Stars brings the fun to you-literally! This full-service mobile foam party experience transforms your yard, driveway, or outdoor space into a foamy wonderland of laughter and excitement. Kids will go wild for the giant mountain of allergy-free foam, kid-friendly music, and energetic party host who keeps the fun going from start to finish. Whether you're planning a birthday party, block party, summer camp, or school event, Foam Party All Stars makes it easy and mess-free. No cleanup required! Add even more excitement with glow foam or colored foam upgrades! Serving the Chicagoland area. Great for ages 3 and up. Now booking for 2025!
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Host Your Party at MSA & Circus Arts, Chicago's Hidden Gem with 5-star Reviews!

MSA & Circus Arts, 1934 N Campbell Ave., Chicago
From trying out aerial apparatuses to learning the art of juggling and so much more, MSA’s 5-star party program provides an interactive and memorable experience that your child and their friends will cherish forever. "Wonderful birthday venue! The kids had an incredible time both with the coached activities and just running around. The coaches were great; patient, fun, and gave good instruction. Highly recommend." - shared one happy customer on Google. If you are thinking of a fun place for your child's birthday celebration - MSA & Circus Arts offers an array of circus-inspired activities and games that will keep the young ones entertained and engaged throughout the party. You can watch a video preview and reserve your date on the website!
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Action-packed, energetic and full-service Ultimate Ninja Party

Chicago: 2500 W. Bradley Place
Elmhurst: 684 W Lake Street

Kids love Ultimate Ninjas birthday parties! If you're looking for a fun, active, energy filled idea for your kids birthday party you've come to the right place! At Ultimate Ninjas your ninja party guests, both young and old, can take full advantage of our many obstacle courses, ninja challenges, and equipment! At your Ultimate Ninjas Party service, we take the hassle out of your kids party planning! No cooking, setup, or clean-up necessary. Just show up and have a blast! With a private party, spacious Indoor obstacle courses, a private party room, and personalized party package are all yours.
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Host the Ultimate Kids Birthday Party at CircEsteem!

4848 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago
Step right up to your very own circus party extravaganza at CircEsteem, one of Chicago's best kids birthday party venues! Join our amazing performance troupe for 2 hours of non-stop fun and excitement! Learn the secrets of the big top with hands-on circus workshops, play entertaining warm-up games, and sing happy birthday under the big top! Want the circus to come to you? No problem! Just add a sprinkle of extra magic with our travel option! Booking is easy and tailored to your needs. We can't wait to see you and share all the fun!
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At The Paintbrush we put the ART in pARTy!

2446 N Clark St, Chicago
ARTsy kids and their friends love our ART pARTies. And parents love how easy we make it. Choose your project and your A La 'ART menu items and we do all the work. We'll help you choose from a variety of ART projects including several Signature ARTist-inspired projects, tie dye and Slime to best fit your group's age and interests! Choose the package that's best for your group. Intimate pARTy space in our new boutique studio. Drop-off for kids ages 4+. For kids and adults, too (call for more info)! Celebrate with ART! 773.636.1968
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Purple Monkey Playroom

2040 N. Western Ave., Chicago
The Purple Monkey playroom offers completely flexible and customized party packages and also welcomes any outside food, drink and decoration and entertainment at no extra charge. Since 2012, Purple Monkey has created award-winning celebrations for children celebrating their 1st - 6th birthdays. Purple Monkey offers everything from basic space rental to full-service, custom celebrations.
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Dance, Karaoke, Rock Band, Drama, Art and Parties for Babies!

Music House. Outdoor parties at Humboldt Park, 1018 N. California Ave; indoor parties at West Rogers Park, 2925 W. Devon Ave.
Looking for the perfect place to throw a memorable birthday party? At Music House, we offer a vibrant and fun-filled environment where you can celebrate your special day. Choose your party length-our recommended time is two hours-while accommodating up to 20 guests (10 is the sweet spot for an intimate gathering). Enjoy a lively 45-minute class led by one of our talented teachers, tailored to your chosen theme! Get ready to make unforgettable memories! Party Options Include: Little Jamboree Party for ages 0-5, Dance Party for Ages 5+, Rock n Roll party for ages 9+, Karaoke Party for ages 7+, Create and Craft for ages 5+, or Theater Games for ages 5+.
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BRICKTASTIC Birthday Fun Awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

601 N. Martingale Road Suite 130, Schaumburg
Give your budding builder the most BRICKTASTIC birthday ever with rides, games, pizza and more! All-inclusive party packages are easy for parents and awesome for adults! Packages include admission to all attractions, rides and 4D movies, an hour in the private LEGO-themed party room, food and beverages and more!
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